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Annual Quality Assurance Report (2013-2014)

Submitted by,

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

Fergusson College, Pune

Maharashtra

Submitted to

National Assessment

and

Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bangalore


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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through

its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the

institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the

perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For

example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

(020) 308660001; 308668603; 308666666

Deccan Education Society‟s FERGUSSON COLLEGE,

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

Fergusson College Road, Pune- 411004

……..

Pune

Maharashtra

411004

[email protected]

Dr. Ravindrasinh G. Pardeshi; Principal

09225340906

((020) 308660001; 308668603; 308666666


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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.

This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom

of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle A -- 2004 2009

2 2nd

Cycle A 3.26 2010 2015

3 3rd

Cycle - - - -

4 4th Cycle - - - -

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)

2013-2014

www.fergusson.edu

15/09/2004

[email protected]

http://www.fergusson.edu/upload/document/67853__AQAR_Final_2013-14.pdf

Dr. Sameer S. Terdalkar

09822184006

EC/52/RAR/30 dated ;28-3-2010

Yet to be allotted

http://www.fergusson.edu/upload/document/67853__AQAR_Final_2013-14.pdf


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1.9 Details of the previous year‟s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR (2010-11) submitted to NAAC on 04/08/2011 (DD/MM/YYYY)4

ii. AQAR (2011-12) submitted to NAAC on 26/09/2012 (DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR (2012-13) submitted to NAAC on 22/07/2013 (DD/MM/YYYY)

iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.10 Institutional Status – Permanently affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

Savitribai Phule Pune University , Pune

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1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DBT Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

29

02

Nil

Nil

01

01

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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year

Plan of Action Achievements

1 Strengthening and Monitoring the Quality of Academics.

(a) All the programmes (UG & PG) are

regularly monitored with regard to

teaching. The Feedback on Teaching was

communicated to teachers, shared with

faculty and suggestions/ recommendations

were given by the Principal. This has

helped in enhancing the teaching quality of

programmes.

(b) Organization of Lecture series/ Conferences

(a) Strengthening the Quality of Academics.

(b) Monitoring the performance of the teaching-learning activities.

(c) Sharing of experiences of Autonomous Institutions/ Colleges.

(d) Guiding Teachers for Self Appraisal (Academic Performance Indicators) and

promotions through Career Advancement Scheme of UGC.

(e) Enhancing Resource Mobilization -UGC- College with Potential for

Excellence, DBT-STAR College Scheme and University Quality Improvement

Programme (QIP).

(f) Revisiting SWOC- Comparison and Assessment of earlier SWOT and present

SWOC to identify Strengths and Weaknesses of the Institution.

Rs. 3, 00 ,000.00

State Level Conference on Autonomy to Colleges and Role of IQAC

(Supported by NAAC, Bangalore)

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and Workshops, especially for designing

new curriculum, were conducted in some

departments.

(c) Designing short curricula like „Add On”

practicals and special initiatives like skill

based workshops in Life Sciences,

Chemical and Physical Sciences have been

devised. These programmes will be

implemented through DBT STAR College

scheme.

(d) Activities undertaken through CPE scheme

of UGC are well propagated amongst the

student community through CPE activities

which is evident through reports and

publications.

2 Enhancing Resource

Mobilization

(a) Compliance of funding agencies delivered

from time to time and new proposals/

initiatives undertaken. These include

financial support from National Archives of

India for Preservation and Conservation of

Old and Rare Manuscripts in the Library.

3 Guiding/ Encouraging

Teachers

(a) IQAC has been active in understanding and

communicating the intricacies of new

appraisal system for College teachers as per

UGC regulations, June, 2009. Teachers are

supported and guided with regard to

marking system of three categories of API.

4 Revisiting SWOC (a) An exercise to revisit SWOC of

department(s) and overall College has been

carried out, which has helped us in

identifying our Strengths and Weaknesses.

5 Sharing Experiences of

Autonomy

(a) A State Level conference titled “Autonomy

to Colleges and Role of IQAC” was

organized by the IQAC. This conference

served as platform for all teachers and

students to interact with Heads of

Autonomous Institutions/ Colleges and

State Government Authorities regarding

their experiences in Autonomy.

(b) The College submitted revised proposal to

the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

for grant of Academic Autonomy as per

UGC‟s revised format.

(c) The University Management Council

nominated a Committee which visited the

College to study and assess the present

Organizational Structure for Academic

Autonomy and submitted a positive report

to the University in this regard.

(d) As a first step, a preliminary exercise for


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structuring of curricula has been conducted

by all the departments.

(Note: Academic Calendar for the Academic Year 2013-2014 is attached- Annexure: I)

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management (LMC) Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

As Mentioned in 2.15

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Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes

added during

the year

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of value

added / Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD 08 ─ ─ ─

PG 16 13 03 Programmes

(UGC-CPE)

UG 26 05

PG Diploma ─

Advanced Diploma ─

Diploma ─

Certificate ─

Others (M.Tech, Ind. Maths) 01

Total 49 18

Interdisciplinary 02(Philosophy

and German;

Biotechnology

and Psychology)

Innovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options-

All PG programmes have CBCS system

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Partially Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

(Note: Feedback Analysis Report for the Academic Year 20113-2014 attached as

Annexure-II)

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 13

Trimester ─

Annual 13

CBCS 16

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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

Nil

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent

faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty

with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)

during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended

Seminars/

Workshops

---- 99 ---

Presented papers 32 90 46

Resource Persons ---- 41 ----

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination,

Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others

116 (G) +

101(NG)=

217

162(Grantable

+ Non-

grantable)

55 (Grantable +

Non-grantable) ─ ─

Assistant

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

─ 14 ─ ─ ─ 04 ─ ─ ─ ─

78 Guest

(a) Undergraduate Student Mentoring Programme.

(b) Blending of Conventional and ICT based teaching methods for Theory

as well as Practical‟s.

(c) Learning through “Hobby Club” for some programmes like Electronic

Science

190

(a) Bar Coding and Photocopy of Answer Sheet.

(b) Multiple Choice based Questions for Internal Assessment

Examinations.

(c) For PG Programmes: Open Book Test, Seminars, Tutorials,

Group Discussions, Group Assignments, Projects, Debates etc.,

77 (Grantable + Non-grantable)

30 Visiting 72 Temporary

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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Distinction % I % Pass %

B.A. Economics 117 20 40 82

M.A. Economics 228 6 2 53

B.A. English 86 13 41 90

M.A. English 53 --- 26 79

B.A. French 3 100 100 100

B.A. Geography 124 69 91 97

B.A. German 14 28 64 100

B.A. Hindi 10 --- 10 60

B.A. History 26 11 46 96

B.A. Marathi 16 18 37 82

M.A. Marathi 28 21 50 94

B. A. Philosophy 8 37 37 87

B.A. Political Science 82 35 36 90

B. A. Psychology 76 63 27 94

M. A. Psychology 25 64 24 96

B.A. Sanskrit 7 57 14 85

B.A. Sociology 50 24 24 100

B.Sc. Animation The First Batch will be passing out in the Academic year 2014-

2015

B.Sc. Biotechnology 47 44 21 84

M.Sc. Biotechnology 24 75 8 100

B.Sc. Botany 27 51 37 92

M.Sc. Botany 24 20 29 75

B.Sc. Chemistry 110 28 34 70

M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry 26 7 34 54

M.Sc. Biochemistry 25 20 28 76

M.Sc. Organic Chemistry 45 6 40 71

B.Sc. Computer Science 228 6 28 53

M.Sc. Computer Science 66 12 40 86

MCA 60 16 23 51

B.Sc. Electronic Science 31 32 29 65

M.Sc. Electronic Science 42 11 52 90

B.Sc. Environmental 27 74 18 100

60%

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Science

M.Sc. Environmental

Science

21 4 47 100

B.Sc. Geology 56 46 39 94

M.Sc. Geology 24 25 54 100

B.Sc. Mathematics 39 23 20 46

M. Tech. Industrial

Mathematics

23 17 43 100

B.Sc. Microbiology 60 25 38 86

M.Sc. Microbiology 24 4 29 37

B.Sc. Physics 80 53 10 90

M.Sc. Physics 51 17 43 77

B.Sc. Statistics 42 57 16 80

B.Sc. Zoology 36 47 36. 94

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 19 Teachers (Refresher

Course)

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 13 (UGC-FIP programme)

HRD programmes --------

Orientation programmes 04 (orientation

programmes)

Faculty exchange programme 02 (Penn State University)

Staff training conducted by the university --------

Staff training conducted by other institutions 03

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 01

Others ----

(a) Academic Audit of Every Teacher for both semesters and for all programmes

conducted in the College.

(b) Feedback on Teaching for all programmes- Analysis of each department and

communicating it to the respective teacher/ department for improvement.

(c) Yearly Evaluation of Teaching activities, Extension Activities and Research

through Self Appraisal- Academic Performance Indicators. (API)

(d) Enhancement of Learning Infrastructure in the form of ICT support, Equipments

etc.,

(e) Support in initializing/ establishing quality initiatives (Guest lectures/ Conferences/

Seminars/ Workshops/ ISR) for Teachers and Students in the College.

(f) Orientation Programme for Teachers


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2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

Vacant

Positions

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the Year

Number of

positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 110 (Grantable)

70 (Non Grantable)

22 ---- 22

Technical Staff 15 (Grantable)

11(Non Grantable)

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number ----- 02 ----- -----

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs ------- 18.79 ------ ------

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 11 22 04 04

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 17.38 42.65 13.50 ---

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 73 78 10

Non-Peer Review Journals -------------- -------------- -----------

e-Journals --------------- 04 ------------

Conference Proceedings -------------- 48 ------------

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding Agency

Total grant

Sanctioned(Rs.)

Received

(Rs.)

Major projects (02) 2012-2015 UGC 7,79,000.00 6,19,000.00

2013-2015 ISRO 11,00,000.00 4,30,000.00

Minor Projects (As mentioned in 3.3)

Interdisciplinary Projects ---------

Industry sponsored(01) 2010-2013 Volkswagen 2,00,000.00

0.5 to 14

(a) Initiatives on promotion of research are taken by the College „Research Coordination

Committee” and the IQAC.

(b) Regular Interaction with Teachers/ Researchers for sensitizing them about research

schemes, revised guidelines/ directives of funding agencies.

(c) Scrutiny of research proposals before submission to the funding agency.

(d) All types of administrative support for the teacher/ researcher.

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Projects sponsored by the

University/ College

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)

(UGC- CPE)

Undergraduate Student

projects (48) 2013-2014 UGC-CPE 2,74,537.00 -------

Post graduate Student

projects (35) 2013-2014 UGC-CPE 1,81,422.00 -------

Any other(Specify)

Total

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from – Not Applicable

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences

organized by the Institution

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Level International National State University College

Number 01 02 01

Sponsoring

agencies

UGC, GSI DBT and

University

NAAC

Nil

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DST-FIST

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DST-FIST Scheme Rs. 59,50,000.00

UGC XI Plan Rs. 1,12,53,156.00

UGC-BSR Rs.40,00,000.00

UGC-CPE(II) Rs. 40,00,000.00

University of Pune Rs.2,28,000.00

Nil

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Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Nil

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows

Of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

(DST-Women Scientist)

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level

State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level


3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: Nil

Type of Patent Number

National Applied

Granted

International Applied

Granted

Commercialised Applied

Granted

Total International National State/ University

13 04 07 02

Rs. 2, 54, 31,156

41

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3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: Nil



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social

Responsibility

The College has well established „Social Outreach Enabling Cell”. This Cell conducts various

extension activities as a part of Institutional Social Responsibility. The activities of the Cell focus on

“Gender Sensitization”, Social Surveys, Capacity Building among Women, Women Empowerment

and Peer support for visually challenged students of the College.

1 Gender Sensitization- Capacity Building for Women in Water Users, “Nirabhaya”- The Street

Play etc.,

2 For Visually Challenged Students -Career Opportunities for the Blind, Help during

Examinations, Participation inRallies like White ane Day Rally and Celebrating World

Disability Day etc.,

3 Awareness programmes on e-waste and Solid waste management

4 Social surveys and activities in collaboration with Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat

(KKPKP) and SWaCH (Solid Waste Collection and Handling)

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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total

Campus area ------ Deccan Education

Society

Class rooms 49 --- Deccan Education

Society

Laboratories 69 ------ Deccan Education

Society

Seminar Halls 04 ----- Deccan Education

Society

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0

lakh) during the current year. 99 26 UGC and DST

Value of the equipment purchased during the year

(Rs. in Lakhs) 2.00 Cr.

Approx.

72,00,895.00 UGC and DST

Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 2959 67 11,820.00 3026

Reference Books 2,80,000 177 56,000.00 2,80,177.00 56,000.00

e-Books

Journals N-LIST 5,000.00

e-Journals

Digital Database

CD & Video

Others (specify)

Manuscripts

1380

(a) The Administrative System is Computerized.

(b) The process of Automation of Central Library is in progress

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office Departments Others

Existing 650 13 03 02 ------- 35 549 ----

Added 50 01 01 01 ---- ---- 40 ----

Total 700 14 04 03 ---- 35 589 ----

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology

upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

Training workshops for teachers for technology upgradation like updating information of

departmental websites, use of Library Software, use and applications of ERP with special

reference to student data and admission module.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others(Furniture & Gas Pipeline)

Total :

2,81,855.00

57, 93, 748.00

30,374.00

3,47,505.00

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio

1:2 to 1:3 Professional Programmes

1:1 Conventional programmes

Dropout % Dropout % is negligible (less than 0.5%)

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

UG PG Ph. D. Others

4177 1409 13 -------

No %

2763 49

No %

2825 51

Last Year (2012-13) This Year (2013-14)

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

3409 530 100 1084 58 5181 3472 530 115 1209 68 5394

(a) Special Coaching for Competitive Examinations

(b) Interaction with Experts and Academicians in the field.

(c) Special support and Coaching for UGC-CSIR-NET, SLET. Study

material also provided for certain programmes.

(a) Brief mention in the College Prospectus and Handbook.

(b) College Website

(c) First Year Students‟ Orientation Programme

(d) Informal Interactions in the Classroom and

Laboratories.

(a) Student Interaction involving communication after the

final year examinations, and

(b) Database in department(s)

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No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of Students

Participated

Number of

Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

43 250 90 50

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Weekly discussions, film screenings, awareness campaigns, conducting surveys, poster exhibition and

street plays to spread the message of gender equality.

Workshops/ Seminars/ Special Programmes

1 Capacity Building for Women in Water Users Association in collaboration with

SOPPECOM (Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management)

2 Rural Deserted Women in Bahe in collaboration with SOPPECOM

3 Mapping child care in the area of Kalakhadak slum/PCMC: in collaboration with TATHAPI

to identify the need for crèche in the slum.

4 Resource base on „gender‟: This is a catalogue of a select stories, poems, films and

biographies on women‟s issues.

5 Lecture on Gender and Urban Spaces by Shilpa Phadke and Sameera Khan of TISS

6 Lecture on Demystifying Gender by Anand Pawar

7 Invisible work at home and reproduction of class (analysis of domestic labour using

Bourdieu‟s concept of capital by research scholar -Gunjan Yadav from JNU

8 “Towards Androgyny” by Aditi Rao a peace educator from New Delhi

9 Understanding Masculinity” by Anand Pawar of NGO Samyak

Observance of Specific Days

1 Nov.25 to Dec.10 is observed as the International Fortnight of Stop Violence against women.

(a) Department of Psychology conducts formal counseling sessions for students

(Personal and Career-Aptitude and Intelligence testing)

(b) Guest Lectures and Seminars for career counseling.

(c) Efforts by teachers at departmental level.

350 - 400 Approx.

450 Approx

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In collaboration with NGOs Aalochana and Zubaan, CYDA & NCAS a poster exhibition &

street play were organized.

2 Growing violence against women has been a matter of serious concern. Sameeksha – the

Sociology Club held a poster exhibition depicting different forms of discrimination against

women, gender stereotypes and dimensions of violence against women. Film screening of

“Bol” on domestic violence, street play – ansuni awaaz on issue of female foeticide was

performed.

3 Women‟s Human Rights (December 10): Sameeksha – the Sociology Club celebrated this

day by having a quiz on women‟s human rights, poster exhibition, group discussion on „right

to the city‟.

4 Women‟s Safety Audit on College Campus: (December 2012) This was undertaken to

make the campus safer for women as a part of Jagar Janeevancha Campaign

5 Campaign on Men Against Gender Violence: An awareness rally, distribution of

pamphlets and posters on prominent places were put up as a part of Jagar Janeevancha

Campaign. (3 &4 Jan.2013)

Street Plays

1 Nirbhaya on violence against women.

2 Azadi on breaking free from the shackles of patriarchy

3 Bas Ab Aur Nahin on dimensions of gender discrimination and way towards equality

4 Nirbhaya on violence against women.

Poster Exhibition

1 Dimensions of Gender Discrimination (25 December 2012 – 4 Jan. 2013)

2 Dealing with Sexual Harassment (12.12.13 to 3.1.14)

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount

Financial support from institution ---------------- --------------

Financial support from government 989 97,74,302.00

Financial support from other sources ----------------- ------------

262 26 05

300 25 03

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140 10 03


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Number of

students Amount

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions

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5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Nil

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Mathematics

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution have a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Our Mission

To aspire and strive for excellence in education by developing and sharpening intellectual and

human potential of the learners for the good of the society and our stakeholders.

Our Goals

1. To impart quality education through traditional and innovative learning practices.

2. To provide a dynamic and creative academic environment, to tap and nurture talent

for the development of professional skills and an all round personality.

3. To inculcate good moral values and a sense of nationalism, in keeping with the

glorious heritage of the institute.

(a) Active participation of Teachers in framing of new curricula for

various undergraduate and post graduate programmes.

(b) Value addition in curricula and efforts to go beyond the prescribed

curriculum.

(a) Blending of conventional and ICT methods for teaching- learning.

(b) Introducing concepts like “Hobby Club” to make learning more

interesting.

(c) Field based studies and surveys to enrich the teaching-learning

process.

(d) Observation Internship Programme to familiarize students with

patient-doctor interaction in a clinical setting.

Yes, the Institute has MIS System and it is presently used for On-Line Student Admission

process, Database of Students. MIS is also used for Administrative processes including finance-

Network through Software‟s like Tally.


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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

(a) Internal Examination consists of multiple choice questions as

well as subjective questions.

(b) More focus on group discussions, classroom seminars,

assignments and use of the SPSS software for statistical analysis

as evaluation method for post graduate programmes

(a) Administrative support for teachers undertaking research

projects.

(b) Awareness of guidelines regarding different funding agencies,

calculation of Citation Index and h-Index.

(c) Sensitizing and motivating young teachers to undertake

research projects.

(a) Automation of Central Library and Departmental Library

services is in progress.

(b) Digitization of Old and Rare Manuscripts.

(c) Efforts for enhancing competence building among Library Staff

by training them at Centres of higher learning and Excellence.

(a) Use of Human Resource as per their competency to complete a

particular task (Academic and Administrative).

(d) Training to the Human Resource at Centres of higher learning

and Excellence.

(b)

(a) Recruitment of Faculty is as per State Government and

Savitribai Phule Pune University regulations.


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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes Savitribai Phule

Pune University,

Pune

Yes Internal Quality

Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Administrative Yes Savitribai Phule

Pune University,

Pune

University

Grants

Commission,

WRO, New Delhi

and Central (AG)

Audit

Yes Deccan Education Society

Teaching Credit Cooperative Society

Non teaching Credit Cooperative Society

Students Nil

(a) Industry interaction through “Industry- Institute Interaction

Cell”.

(b) This Cell Conducts “Academic summits with Industries which

has helped in mobilizing student Placements and knowledge/

Skills essential in an Industry.

(a) On-Line Student Admission Process

(b) Counselling to students to choose appropriate choice/

combination of subjects in Arts and Science at the time of

admission.

(c) Support for Computational Access during admissions to rural/

outside students for form filling etc.

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6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

(First Year B.A. and B.Sc. Examinations are conducted by the College on behalf of University)

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? NA

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

(a) The College has applied for Academic Autonomy, the University nominated a

Committee to visit the College for processing the application for Autonomy.

(b) The Committee conducted a three day exhaustive visit to the College and also

interacted with present students, teachers, alumni and parents.

(c) The Committee has also submitted a positive report in this regard.

(d) Further response in this regard is awaited from the University of Pune.

(a) Regular meetings of Alumni Association.

(b) Financial support to needy students

(a) The Parent meet was organized during “Autonomy Committee” visit of

University.

(b) Efforts will be made to activate this association.

(a) Workshop for Laboratory Assistants and Attendants.

(a) Created a Zero Waste Campus Model

(b) Awareness campaigns for E-Waste

(c) Model for Rain Water Harvesting

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the

functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the

beginning of the year

Composition of IQAC The IQAC was reformed as per the new guidelines of NAAC and

accordingly External Experts have been appointed on the IQAC.

Strengthening and

Monitoring the Quality of

Academics.

All the programmes are regularly monitored with regard to

teaching. The Feedback on Teaching was communicated to

teachers, shared with faculty and suggestions/ recommendations

were given by the Principal. This has helped in enhancing the

quality of programmes. Organization of Lecture series/

Conferences and Workshops especially for designing new

structure of curricula were conducted in few departments.

Autonomous Status Concerted efforts for obtaining Autonomy; Creating awareness

amongst staff members, students, parents and alumni about

academic autonomy through expert talks, interactions and

presentations.

Designing of short term

value added programmes-

Add On practicals

These programmes were prepared by the Science Departments

and now will be implemented through DBT STAR College

Scheme

Skill Based Workshops for

Students

There are number of programmes which have been implemented

especially for students which focus on basic skills like English

proficiency for general students, Personality Development,

English Proficiency Development Programme for English

Students, Analysis of various Issues in Management and Writing

With Style for students of Economics, Training Workshop on

“Behavioural Skills for Self Development” for students of

(a) Facilitation for Quality Improvement programmes: Number and quality of

programmes has been enhanced.

(b) Help, Support and Orientation for understanding Career Advancement Scheme of

UGC: A system for marking the scores under each Category has been formalized

which has led to easy filling of Self Appraisal forms for all teachers.

(c) IQAC has taken efforts to create awareness of Academic Autonomy: This has led to

better understanding of concepts, regulations and operational features under

Autonomy.

(d) Feedback on Teaching: Created a positive impact on teaching-Learning process by

sharing it openly with teachers.

(e) IQAC has taken consistent efforts to mobilize resources: This has resulted in

procurement and establishment of special instrumentation facilities and overall

enhancement of the infrastructure.

(f) Central Documentation System: Facilitates administrative processes.


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Psychology, Clay Animation and Understanding Techniques of

Stop motion for students of Animation and Youth Empowerment

Skills for Students of Chemistry were conducted.

Digitization and

Automation of Library-

search for agencies

providing financial

assistance and help for such

work.

The digitization of old and rare manuscripts has been completed

with support from National Archives of India, New Delhi. The

Automation process is also in progress.

Resource Mobilization Generated resources through research projects through University,

UGC and other sources. Compliance submission for some already

funded programmes like UGC-CPE and UGC-BSR so as to

channelize the second instalment for the schemes.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

(Note: Details of Best Practise(s) as per format have been attached – Annexure-III)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

(a) Active participation of teachers in designing and developing the curricula.

(b) Consistent focus on student centric activities like subject associations which

promotes independent thinking amongst students.

(a) Development of „Zero Waste Campus Model”

(b) Awareness campaigns of e-Waste Management.

(c) Workshops on Environmental Issues in collaboration with NGO‟s

(a) The SWOC Analysis carried out during the II nd

Cycle of NAAC

assessment has been revisited.

(b) The College wishes to become attain “Academic Autonomy”.

Appropriate efforts have been put in this direction.

(c) In this regard, assessment SWOT Analysis is being carried out.

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8. Plans of institution for next year

Dr. Sameer S. Terdalkar Dr. Ravindrasinh G. Pardeshi

Coordinator IQAC Principal and Chairman IQAC

_______***_______

(a) Preparation and Submission of Self Study Report to NAAC for Assessment and

Accreditation.

(b) Identify more “Best Practices” and institutionalize them.

(c) Focus on „Student Centric” activities to enhance their skills.

(d) More emphasis on “Faculty Development” through In-House Development

programmes and their training at „Centres of Higher Learning and Excellence”


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Annexure-I: Academic Calendar for the 2013-2014

Academic Calendar 2013-2014

Undergraduate:

Term I

Week/Month Activity

15th

June 2013 Date of commencement of First Term

24th

June, 2013 Commencement of F.Y. B. Sc, S. Y. B. Sc. And S.Y.B.A.

Classes

28th

June, 2013 Commencement of F.Y.B.A. Classes

3rd

Week of June, 2013 Submission of Departmental Annual Quality Assurance

Reports (AQAR)

24th

June, 2013 Teaching Begins for the First Term

July 2013 Commencement of T. Y. B. A.,B. Sc. and PG Classes

3rd

Week of July 2013 Internal Test- I (B.Sc.)

3rd

and 4th

Week of August

2013

Student Feedback on Teaching

1st Week of September 2013 Internal Test- II (B.Sc.)

4th

week of October, 2013 Submission of Academic Audit Report for First Term

4th

and 5th

Week of October,

2013

Internal/ Term End Exam for the First Term (B.A.)

31st October, 2013 Date of Conclusion of First Term

Term II

Week/Month Activity

26th

November, 2013 Date of Commencement of Second Term Teaching

25th

December, 2013 to 2nd

January 2014

Cultural Week & Study Tours/ Excursions

3rd

week of January 2014 Internal Test- I (B.Sc.)

3rd

and 4th

week of January,

2014

Student Feedback on Teaching

3rd

week of February, 2014 Internal Test- II (B.Sc.)

2nd

Week of April, 2014 Submission of Academic Audit Report for Second Term

30th

April, 2014 Date of Conclusion of the second Term

Post Graduate

Date of commencement of First Term 1st July, 2013

Date of Conclusion of Term I 14th

December, 2013

Date of Commencement of Term II 1st January, 2014

Date of Conclusion of Term I 15th

May, 2014

Note:

1. The Dates of Commencement of First Term and Second Term for Undergraduate and

Post Graduate Courses have been declared by the University of Pune vide Circular No.

124 and 125 of 2013-2014 dated 31st May, 2013.

2. The Principal can make necessary changes in the Academic Calendar as per requirement.


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Working / Teaching Days (Undergraduate)

2013-2014

Month Sundays Holidays Working Days Teaching Days Total Days

June 05 12 13 06 30

July 04 00 27 27 31

August 04 02 25 25 31

September 05 02 23 23 30

October 04 02 25 15 31

November 04 21 05 05 30

December 05 01 25 20 31

January 04 02 25 25 31

February 04 01 23 23 28

March 05 01 25 25 31

April 04 01 25 00 30

May 04 27 00 00 31

Total 52 72 241 194 365

Working / Teaching Days (Postgraduate)

2013-2014

Month Sundays Holidays Working Days Teaching Days Total Days

June 05 25 00 00 30

July 04 00 27 27 31

August 04 02 25 25 31

September 05 02 23 23 30

October 04 02 25 25 31

November 04 06 20 00 30

December 05 15 11 00 31

January 04 02 25 25 31

February 04 01 23 23 28

March 05 01 25 25 31

April 04 01 25 17 30

May 04 15 12 00 31

Total 52 72 241 190 365

Note: The above tables indicate only a calculation of available working and teaching days, as per

UGC / University guidelines. However, they are subject to change with respect to details as per

the guidelines.


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Annexure- II: Brief Report on Feedback Analysis on Teaching

Feedback on Teaching has been a routine practice of IQAC. The feedback is taken for all

undergraduate and Post Graduate Programmes conducted in the College. The feedback is

taken once a semester for all programmes.

The various parameters on which teaching is assessed are: Communication Skills,

Quality of Teaching/ Academic input, Subject Knowledge, Content and Method of

Delivery, Resourcefulness and Readiness of teacher and Accessibility and Availability of

Teacher in Campus/ Department.

The students are asked to grade teacher(s) on a scale of “A” to „D”, where „A” being

Excellent and „D‟ being Average. Apart from this, the students also have to mark „Best

Teacher” teaching the Class.

A detailed time table for execution of this programme is prepared by the IQAC. A

circular is issued by IQAC detailing out the procedure on „How and When to Conduct

the Feedback”.

The Feedback received by the IQAC is then assessed and analysed.

The results are discussed with the Principal. Wherever improvement is needed, an

Interaction meeting is organized along with the Teacher(s) and Head of the Department

to discuss the feedback to seek improvement in teaching. Efforts taken by teachers(s) to

enhance the quality of their teaching are also appreciated.

The analysis of feedback for the year 2013-2014, revealed that some teacher(s) have poor

communication skill(s) and unable to deliver systematically in class. In some cases, it

was felt that teacher(s) should seek help from other departments where common topics/

concepts are being taught. Suggestions and recommendations were given to the

teacher(s) in the Interaction meeting.

However, overall efforts made on teaching in classroom and method and content of

deliverables have been appreciated by the students.


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Annexure-III: Best Practices

Best Practice I: Proactive and Significant Role in Designing the Curriculum

1. Title of the Practice: Proactive and Significant Role in Designing and Developing

Curriculum. Teachers have played proactive role in identifying the latest developments in

respective fields, changing needs of the society, the market requirements and the

employment generating potential of various programmes. Fergusson College being a

leading institute, teachers have provided appreciable inputs in many ways in this process.

2. Goal: The aim of this practise involve and integrate more teachers in design and

development of curricula of University prescribed curriculum.

3. The Context: This Best Practice is been followed by the College teachers for several

years. Designing the curriculum and restructuring it, is although the responsibility of the

University, but our college teachers have provided valuable inputs to the process.

4. The Practice: The teachers have Informal discussions with students, alumni and parents

regarding the present scenario of Higher education in the country and relate it with the

topics/ chapters/ content taught in the present curricula. After this, they ask for an

informal feedback, on what more value addition could have been possible in the

curriculum. Accordingly, suggestions from peers, employers / industry and community

are also considered. These feedbacks are passed on to the concerned Board of Studies

through the workshops organized on curriculum revision. The feedback regarding the

syllabi and any necessity for revision is gathered from teachers of the respective subjects.

This, in turn, is communicated to the members of the Board of Studies of the universities.

In case of most subjects, there is direct representation of at least one of the college

teachers, on the Board of Studies / curriculum revision committee, which makes the job

easy. Meetings with peers from other colleges, special workshops for syllabus revision

provide necessary opportunities for obtaining feedback. Fergusson College took lead to

organize syllabus revision workshops at University level in the present Curriculum

revision exercise. Teachers also participate in syllabus revision workshops arranged by

other institutes. Organization of university level syllabus revision workshops, has been a

regular feature of the College. At the sametime, teachers also participate in curriculum

revision workshops organized by other colleges and institutes as well. Suggesting

market-responsive programmes and career-oriented courses to the university for

curriculum updates is also been practiced. The need for curriculum revision is assessed

from academic peers through subject association activities, interaction with visiting

faculty, academic gatherings like workshops, seminars and refresher courses, and Board

of Studies meetings.

5. Evidence of Success: The success measured is in terms of proactive participation of

College Teachers and the quality of feedback provided in the curriculum development

and its implementation.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: There were no problems

encountered. Physical facilities in the form of Seminar/ Audio-Visual Halls and ICT

support is provided by the College. Local hospitality is also provided and arrangements

are done at departmental level.

7. Notes (Optional): Nil


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Best Practise II: Propagation of Learner Oriented Thinking

1. Title of the Practice: The College provides several opportunities to students, which

facilitate learning of life skills.

2. Goal: The aim of this practise is to promote independent thinking and learning abilities

amongst students.

3. The Context: The annual cultural events Oorja, Muktachhanda and Josh, the annual

sports event, and various departmental festivals are organized entirely by the students.

These festivals provide a platform for students to bring out their leadership and

managerial skills and other hidden talents. Students are actively involved in advertising,

obtaining sponsorship and organizing the events on large scale. This enhances their

interpersonal and communication skills. They also learn to deal with group hostilities,

denials, failures and criticisms, with a positive attitude. Students through departmental

associations organize various co-curricular activities such as seminars, workshops,

exhibitions, and various competitions for lectures, posters, projects and essay. This gives

them an opportunity to share their experience and knowledge with peers / faculty,

develops leadership qualities, and enhances their potential in respective subject areas.

Annual science exhibitions and project competitions help students to develop innovative

thinking.

4. The Practice: The College provides several opportunities to students, which facilitate

learning of life skills. The annual cultural events include departmental festivals are

organized entirely by the students. These festivals provide a platform for students to

bring out their leadership and managerial skills and other hidden talents. Students are

actively involved in advertising, obtaining sponsorship and organizing the events on

large scale. This enhances their interpersonal and communication skills. They also learn

to deal with group hostilities, denials, failures and criticisms, with a positive attitude.

Students through departmental associations organize various co-curricular activities such

as seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and various competitions for lectures, posters,

projects and essay. This gives them an opportunity to share their experience and

knowledge with peers / faculty, develops leadership qualities, and enhances their

potential in respective subject areas. Annual science exhibitions and project competitions

help students to develop innovative thinking.

5. Evidence of Success: The success is seen in the form of science projects which are

demonstrable and appreciated by all the stakeholders. There are activities conducted by

every Arts department which is very specific to their subjects. This platform is also

provides multifarious composition of student community of the college, which includes

the students from Pune, from other parts of Maharashtra, from other states of India and

students from as many as 31 countries, only facilitates this. Focus is also on creation of a

generation of sensitive and compassionate human beings who are, socially responsible.

Many students get motivation through these programmes and participate in social

outreach programmes where they work with the underprivileged sections of society.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: The problems encountered are

related to financial assistance to certain extent. The College provides financial support

for this activity, as there is separate provision made in the annual budget and some

activities are supported by well wishers.

7. Notes (Optional): Nil

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